Rpod 180
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Topic: Rpod 180
Posted By: Camper Bob
Subject: Rpod 180
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2015 at 10:31am
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Just spoke with Couch's regarding a new 180. They are currently in production and all are now Hood River Editions. They are quoting a price including the A/C and microwave for $13,810. The separate bath is quite enticing, so we are contemplating selling our 2013 171 and upgrading. There is a local RV show here in town in Oct. so will view one before making any final plans to purchase. Curious how our local dealer will respond to Couch's terrific price. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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Posted By: kindell
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2015 at 6:03pm
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thats a fantastic price Camper Bob. We paid $23,995 (tow pkg w/sway bay, TV, A/C and microwave/convection oven, Of course, we have sales tax here in CA. ------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: kindell
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2015 at 6:06pm
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sorry to mention our Pod is a 2015 179 with the new colors and we tow with a 2015 Nissan Frontier 6 cyl. Art & Kindell Cooper the super dog ------------- Art & Kindell Cooper the Super Dog 2017 Keystone Bullet 265 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton Former 2015 RPod 179 |
Posted By: vtwin
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 2:04am
| You live in the PNW, you know there's no way itll be even close to that price... |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 8:25am
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If I told you what I paid for my 171, you wouldn't say that. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 10:27am
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Got an update from Couch's. They no longer offer the HRE on units built in the midwest. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Florida
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 11:57am
| Couchs never sold hood river editions. West cost prices are vastly different than Midwest prices. |
Posted By: Unclewillis
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 1:04pm
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I may have posted this before, but we live in Nevada and spent a long time looking for a camper. It ended up between an Rpod in California for 18,900 2014 never used or a 2015 for 14,500 brand new at Couch's RV. The one out west wouldn't budge on price.
Shipping was 2200$, so we still saved ordering and having it shipped all the way out west. Couch's was overall a good experience but you have to really watch out when dealing with them remotely like that. ------------- Daddy, Mommy and Daughter. BlackJack & Keno (boston Terriers) Rpod 176T 2015 Nick: ouR-pod |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2015 at 10:26pm
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Well here is my idea of a primer for all who are looking to purchase a new Rpod. 1. Decide exactly what options you want by looking on line at Forest River and review the floor plans before moving to step two. If you need to go to a dealer, do not hook up with any salesman. Just tell them you are looking and if you have any questions, you will ask. Narrow down exactly what you want. 2.Contact Couch's with a list of exactly what you want and ask for a quote. They will be happy to email you one. 3. Go to your dealer of choice, and DO NOT talk to any salesman. Ask for the Sales Manager. Typically the Sales Manager is not on commission. Explain to him or her that you are there to purchase an Rv today if you can agree on an acceptable price. They usually are on salary and an override on all the sales made at the dealership. Finally, they have more discretion on the final sale price. Do not waste their time if you are not ready. 4. Explain exactly what options you want on your Pod. If they don't have one in stock, they can order exactly what you want. Show him or her your quotation from Couches and explain that is what you will use as a starting point in negotiations. Since a salesman commissions is not part of the purchase price they can usually be more flexible. 5. Be firm when negotiating and make sure they know that are ready to walk away to another dealer, if they will not negotiate. Remember the dealership is in business to make money, but they are loath to lose a deal if it is profitable. The percentage of profit is what you are are negotiating. 6. Have a list of other dealers and mention their names as other places where you are considering purchasing from. 7. If Couches can make money at the quoted price that they have provided, so can your local dealer. 8. Make sure that anything negotiated is in writing. 9. Before finalizing the purchase, now is the time to ask for additional items, better, larger, battery, dual LP tanks with auto switchover, battery disconnect, etc. 10. Before taking delivery, go over every item that you ordered and make sure it is included before signing the final papers. My background is sales and I have successfully used these and other practices whether buying a car, boat, RV or any other large purchase, for many years. Good luck and have fun!!
------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 3:03pm
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7. If Couches can make money at the quoted price that they have provided, so can your local dealer.
Couch's relies on sales volume to make their profit, where most small dealers can't do that so they may not be able to get that low. That said, the dealer I bought mine from had no problem coming within a few hundred dollars and I don't feel they are that big. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2015 at 4:22pm
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You are correct. I did say this is negotiating advice. A few hundred dollars difference is fine, a few thousand is another story. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |